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Anything that's held is controlled or kept by someone (or something). A city, for example, might be held by an attacking army. A rebel-held town is occupied by an invading group of rebels, and a Republican-held government is controlled by that particular political party.
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used to tell someone to wait or stop doing something: Hold it! I've forgotten my coat. hold shares. to own shares (= small, equal parts of the value of a company) hold your breath. B2. to intentionally stop breathing for a time. to wait for something to happen, often feeling anxious.
Definition of hold verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Meaning of hold in English. hold. verb. us / hoʊld / uk / həʊld / held | held. hold verb (SUPPORT) Add to word list. A2 [ T ] to take and keep something in your hand or arms: Can you hold the bag while I open the door? He was holding a gun. hold someone's hand The little girl held her mother's hand.
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1. a. : to have possession or ownership of or have at one's disposal. holds property worth millions. the bank holds the title to the car. b. : to have as a privilege or position of responsibility. hold a professorship. c. : to have as a mark of distinction. holds the record for the 100-yard dash. holds a PhD. 2. : to keep under restraint.
